Over the last four years, I have realy expanded the pen and pencil styles that I have to offer. During this time, I have been researching and learning a lot about the parts I buy, how they are made, and what makes each pen unique. I thought that my customers (and potential customers) might also benefit from what I have learned. Below are three charts that should help you navigate my website and answer some questions you might have.

This is one of the most durable of the precious metals and used on premier pens. This series of plating is truely premium and is expected to last a lifetime.

Titanium Series

5 stars

This is another superior finish and is very popular for high quality pens as it is less expensive than the Rhodium and Platinum Series.

Chrome

4 stars

This is an extremely long wearing plating capable of resisting everyday wear and tear. This is very popular for items that are used on a daily basis such as pens, pencils, and key rings.

Gun Metal

4 stars

This is an extremely long wearing plating capable of resisting everyday wear and tear. This is very popular for items that are used on a daily basis such as pens, pencils, and key rings.

10kt

3 stars

This is a popular plating that blends gold and hard nickle to create a durable and affordable finish.

Satin Series

2 1/2 stars

Satin finishes undergo a special plating process that produces a matte finish that produces a slight texture that looks and feels great. Thiese are great alternatives to traditional finishes.

Black Chrome

2 stars

This is another alternative to traditional finishes, and works well with lighter colored blanks.

Copper

2 stars

This is another alternative to traditional finishes, and offers a warm color. Because copper is a soft metal, this finish is covered with a clear epoxy layer to increase wear resistance.

24kt Gold

1 1/2 stars

Manufactures produce many 24kt finishes with various levels of 24kt Gold. Because gold is a soft metal, all the pens I sell include a thicker layer of 24kt plating, and a clear epoxy layer to increase wear resistance.